Thomas William Simons

Thomas William Simons obituary, Gladwin, MI

Thomas William Simons

Thomas Simons Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rivertown Funeral Chapel (Ramsay FH Group) on Jul. 29, 2024.

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Thomas William Simons age 85 loving father, grandfather passed away Saturday July 27, 2024, at his residence. He was born on October 7, 1938, in Bay City, Michigan to the late Arthur & Marion (McCreery) Simons. He proudly served his county in the United States Army from 1961-1967. Tom retired from Northern Tube in Pinconning. He enjoyed collecting military memorabilia, watching western movies, and reading most of all he loved spending time with his family. He is survived by an only daughter Tanya (Don) Gromaski, only granddaughter Monica (Jake) LaVigne, only great grandson Hunter LaVigne, daughter Starr DeShano, son Jerry (Jeanann) DeShano and special family member Wendy and Jim Matthews. Tom was predeceased in death by a late wife Agnes Simons, a daughter Marion Simons and a granddaughter Nicole Gromaski as well as two brothers John and Arthur Simons. Per Tom's request cremation has taken place. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Rivertown Funeral Chapel.
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Kim Sherwood

July 30, 2024

Tom was a fountain of interesting information. I learned something new with every conversation we had. His memory of people, places and events was amazing. He will be missed!

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